An Australian found “sperm whale vomit” worth about $30,000 on the beach (2 photos)
On a beach in Australia, a local resident found a valuable clot of ambergris, a rare substance that is produced in the bodies of sperm whales and is used in the production of elite perfumes. 
The man and his family went to the ocean to inspect the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred and find out if the sea had washed up anything unusual. Walking along the shore, he collected shells and accidentally came across a hard waxy object with a characteristic smell. Almost immediately, he assumed that he had found ambergris, the cost of which on the black market can reach 59 thousand Australian dollars per kilogram. This was reported by Yahoo News.
To confirm his guess, the Australian took the find home and consulted with friends who are experts in the field of marine biology. They confirmed that the man had indeed found one of the rarest and most expensive natural materials.
Amber is formed in the stomachs of sperm whales and, when it gets into the ocean, gradually hardens. Because of its origin, it is called "sperm whale vomit". The substance has unique properties and has been used in perfumery for centuries as a scent fixative. However, the extraction and sale of ambergris in Australia and the United States is prohibited by law, since it concerns a protected species of animals. Now the Australian must decide what to do with the find, which can be worth a fortune, but is not subject to legal sale. 
